In our Warsaw to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 11 minutes, completing the 1452km route in 16h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 43min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1452km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 43min |
16h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco Teplická cesta (14 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 1452km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~218 kWh vs ~256 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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